S10E38: The Righteousness of Faith (Reconciled to God pt. 3)

Sermon #540

What separates the Catholic church from protestant churches is the doctrine of justification.  Catholics believe that they are justified by faith and works, while protestants believe that we are justified by faith alone, and not by works.  As we continue to examine what it means to be reconciled to God, we take a deeper dive into this critical doctrine from Paul's perspective.  After having just argued that justification is by faith alone, he then uses the example of Abraham to show that he was counted righteous by his faith before the institution of the sign of circumcision, and long before the law was given to Moses.  This doctrine of Justification by Faith Alone builds upon the doctrine of Salvation by Grace Alone, and sets a sure foundation for the Reformation principles that would be erected upon them.

Romans 4:1-17

Recorded at Hudson UMC on March 5, 2023

S.D.G.